Mid-Career Professional Development Bursary
Purpose
Assistance with costs of travel, accommodation and registration fees
Activities: professional exchanges as well as courses, seminars, workshops, symposia, related museum studies programs not leading to an academic degree, specialized conferences
Eligibility
Applicants:
Full-time professionals employed by public, non-profit museum, related institution/organization
Required experience:
At least 5 years accumulated/consecutive museum experience
Event duration:
At least 3 days
Value
Matches 50% of total eligible expenses up to a maximum of $1,500
Eligible Expenses
Travel expenses, accommodation, per diem, and registration fee (Rate: according to Treasury Board Secretariat policies)
Frequency
1 bursary per individual in any 12 month period
Location
Canada and internationally
Application Supporting Materials
Completed application form
Detailed program agenda
Learning objectives
Employer/institution letter of support
Résumé
Job description
Work plan for those individuals seeking funding for professional exchange
Claim Supporting Materials
Completed claim form
Original receipts
Proof of attendance
Evaluation questionnaire
1500 word narrative report
Application Deadline
The bursary application including the required supporting material must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the learning activity.
Claim Deadline
The bursary must be claimed no later than 30 days after completion of the learning activity upon submission of the claim supporting materials.
Other
Applicant’s commitment to share learning knowledge and experience as conference speaker or by writing article in Muse.